The 2011 Program
The 2011 'Golden Pencil Awards' attracted a record number of entries. Consequently the standards were very high and it was therefore very difficult for the judges to select the final festival screeners, let alone the award winners. However we are delighted to offer festival visitors the following excellent films, representing a wide-ranging selection of both original and high quality animated endeavors. Significant this year was the fact that traditionally animated, 2D films were in the ascendancy and therefore they have a stronger presence in our screenings than normal.
In addition to some of the quite exceptional films being screened this year we have two keynote presentations by top industry professionals. Max Howard is a respected Hollywood producer who has been involved in many significant films - from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" for Disney at the beginning of his producing career, through to "Igor" his last independently produced 3D movie. Max will present a cross-section of his work and experiences at the heart of the big-screen production industry.
Paul Fierlinger is an exceptional illustrator and artist who turned his hand to animation in the form of a number of short films. Working together with his wife Sandra, his latest triumph is his independently produced full-length movie "My Dog Tulip". Together, Paul and Sandra will introduce "My Dog Tulip", after which the film will be shown in its entirety.
Central to the "2D OR NOT 2D Animation Festival" activities is the announcement of the 2011 Golden Pencil Awards, which traditionally kicks-off the evening session. This year Awards will be announced in most categories where films were considered of merit by the festival-judging panel. An additional non-competitive award, the "Roy E. Disney Award" will be announced. The 'Roy E. Disney Award' is annually presented to the person or organization considered making a significant contribution to the world of animation. The recipient of the award is only announced at the event after the Golden Pencil Awards have been declared and screened.
1.00 pm: Festival Opening
1.10 pm: 'Best of the Best' winners:
As the festival in now in its 5th successful year it was felt time to honor some of the best of the award-winning films that received Golden Pencil Awards to date.
2006
The Musical Genius of Mozart McFiddle
Way of the Mantis
2007
Movement and Stillness
Fish
Alien for Christmas
My Happy End
The Chestnut Tree
2008
Sebastian's Voodoo
Apple/Bird & the Bee "Again & Again"
Mr. Lux
2009
The Mouse That Soared
Higher Education
Light Headed
Yellow Sticky Notes
2.10 pm: Break
2.20 pm: Award Contenders 01
The first of two programs that features the films that are finalists in the Golden Pencil Awards competition.
Philadelphia Chickens
If a Tree Falls in the Forest…
Bridge
The Tannery
How the Coyote got his Cunning
Kings
Paper Indians
Love in the Mountains
How to Make a Baby
The Renter
Kidnap
Lizard
Myo-A
Death Buy Lemonade
Irasshai
3.20 pm: Break
3.30 pm: Max Howard
"CELEBRATING 2D FEATURE ANIMATION"
Max discusses some of the more than a dozen feature films he has been a part of while working at The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. and DreamWorks. From Who Framed Roger Rabbit to Spirit, Stallion of the Cimarron, via The Iron Giant.
4.45 pm: Break
4.55 pm: Award Contenders 02
The second of two programs that features the films that are finalists in the Golden Pencil Awards competition.
Intergalactic Who's Who - Pork & Being
Ode To Post-it Note
Don't Text & Drive
Intergalactic Who's Who - Praapredatorpree
Lunch
The Gentleman's Guide to Villainy
Heart
Intergalactic Who's Who - EMZee
Prayers for Peace
Alex et les fantomes
Intergalactic Who's Who - Vegetation of Zig 5
Man and Cat
Mondo Claymo
Intergalactic Who's Who - Zig
Barko
Sorry Film Not Ready
Thought of You
6.00 pm: Dinner Break
7.00 pm: Awards Program:
The Golden Pencil Award winners and screened films.
8.00 pm: Paul & Sandra Fierlinger ~ "My Dog Tulip"
Introducing one of the most unique and remarkable animated movies of the past year.
10.15 pm: Festival Close (approximately)